FONDAPARINUX SODIUM INJECTION 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML
FONDAPARINUX SODIUM : 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML · DIN 02406853 · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is FONDAPARINUX SODIUM INJECTION?
FONDAPARINUX SODIUM INJECTION 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML contains FONDAPARINUX SODIUM : 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02406853, held by DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD, supplied as SOLUTION for SUBCUTANEOUS ; INTRAVENOUS administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 21-Mar-2014. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is FONDAPARINUX SODIUM INJECTION used for?
Prophylaxis of VTE post-orthopedic or abdominal surgery; treatment of Acute DVT and PE; management of UA/NSTEMI and STEMI.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02406853 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | FONDAPARINUX SODIUM INJECTION |
| Generic / active ingredient | FONDAPARINUX SODIUM : 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML |
| Manufacturer | DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD |
| Strength | 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML |
| Dosage form | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | SUBCUTANEOUS ; INTRAVENOUS |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | B01AX05 FONDAPARINUX |
| AHFS class | 20:12.04.14 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 21-Mar-2014 |
How is it administered?
VTE Prophylaxis: 2.5 mg SC once daily. DVT/PE Treatment: 5-10 mg SC once daily based on weight. UA/NSTEMI: 2.5 mg SC once daily. STEMI: 2.5 mg (1st dose IV, then SC). Timing post-surgery is critical.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
If added to 0.9% saline minibag, store between 15-30 °C for up to 24 hours. (General storage not explicitly detailed in provided text snippet).
How is it supplied?
Packages of 10 single-dose pre-filled syringes (2.5 mg/0.5 mL, 5 mg/0.4 mL, 7.5 mg/0.6 mL, 10 mg/0.8 mL). Latex-free and preservative-free.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity; thrombocytopenia with positive anti-platelet antibody test; active clinically significant bleeding; acute bacterial endocarditis.
Warnings and precautions
Not for IM use. Risk of spinal/epidural hematoma. Risk of catheter thrombosis during PCI (not recommended as sole anticoagulant). Strict adherence to post-op timing (min 6h).
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code B01AX05 FONDAPARINUX. 4 of 8 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIXTRA | 2.5 MG / 0.5 ML | SOLUTION | ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02245531 |
| ARIXTRA | 7.5 MG / 0.6 ML | SOLUTION | ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02258056 |
| FONDAPARINUX SODIUM INJECTION | 7.5 MG / 0.6 ML | SOLUTION | DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD | MARKETED | DIN 02406896 |
| ARIXTRA | 10 MG / 0.8 ML | SOLUTION | ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC. | DORMANT | DIN 02451719 |
| ARIXTRA | 5 MG / 0.4 ML | SOLUTION | ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC. | DORMANT | DIN 02451700 |
| FONDAPARINUX SODIUM INJECTION | 10 MG / 0.8 ML | SOLUTION | DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD | APPROVED | DIN 02406918 |
| FONDAPARINUX SODIUM INJECTION | 5 MG / 0.4 ML | SOLUTION | DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD | APPROVED | DIN 02406888 |
Who else supplies FONDAPARINUX worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. FONDAPARINUX appears in 32 registered pack listings across 14 markets, published on 11 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.